An interventional study of Supportive Care in Perinatal Loss, Grief and Depression Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by Gazi University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-22.
Sponsored by Gazi University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital perinatal bereavement support program designed for women who have experienced pregnancy loss. Perinatal loss is associated with significant psychological distress, including grief, depression, and anxiety, which may persist over time if not adequately addressed.
The intervention consists of a structured digital support program delivered over five weeks, focusing on emotional processing, coping strategies, and psychological resilience. Participants were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and during follow-up periods at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
The primary objective is to determine whether the intervention improves psychological outcomes, including grief and depressive symptoms. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of accessible and scalable mental health support models for women experiencing perinatal loss.
Perinatal loss is a significant life event that can lead to long-term psychological consequences, including prolonged grief, depression, and anxiety. Despite the high prevalence of these outcomes, access to structured psychological support remains limited, particularly in scalable and accessible formats.
This study investigates the effectiveness of a digitally delivered perinatal bereavement support program developed to provide structured emotional and psychological support for women following pregnancy loss. The intervention was administered over a five-week period and included components targeting grief processing, emotional expression, and adaptive coping strategies.
Participants were evaluated at multiple time points, including baseline (pre-intervention), post-intervention, and follow-up assessments at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Psychological outcomes were assessed using validated measurement tools.
The primary aim of the study is to assess changes in psychological outcomes over time and to determine the sustainability of intervention effects during the follow-up period. This study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting digital mental health interventions and offers insights into scalable support mechanisms for perinatal bereavement.
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- Women aged 18 years and older who have experienced perinatal loss within the past two months; ability to read and write at a basic level; ability to speak and understand Turkish; access to a digital platform (internet-enabled device); and no history of previous live birth. Provision of informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of a previous perinatal loss; presence of any uncontrolled psychiatric disorder; presence of communication impairments (cognitive, auditory, or visual); experiencing another major grief event (e.g., divorce, death) within the past year; or receiving any psychosocial support within the past year.
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Participants received a structured supportive care program following perinatal loss. The intervention was delivered over a 5-week period and included psychological support aimed at reducing grief, anxiety, and depression.
Behavioral: Supportive Care
Participants received routine postpartum care without any additional structured supportive intervention.
A structured supportive care program designed for women experiencing perinatal loss. The intervention was delivered over 5 weeks through a digital platform specifically developed for this study. It included regular psychological support sessions aimed at reducing grief, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The program incorporated emotional support, coping strategies, and guided communication techniques.
Change in grief levels
Change in grief levels measured using a validated grief scalesamong women experiencing perinatal loss, comparing the intervention and control groups.
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks (end of inversions), and 1,3, and 6 months follow up
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to ethical restrictions and the sensitive nature of psychological data collected from participants experiencing perinatal loss. Data confidentiality and participant privacy will be strictly maintained in accordance with institutional review board (IRB) approvals and applicable regulations.
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